Wednesday, September 16 2026

Coffee Bean Recommendations for American Coffee Makers | How to Make Delicious American Coffee with a Drip Coffee Maker? Coffee Grounds Grind Size Reference

Customers who frequently come to Front Street Coffee for a cup sometimes ask the baristas whether there's a lazy-friendly coffee machine suitable for home use, preferably at a reasonable price. Well then... let's take a look at the American-style drip coffee maker! The drip coffee maker is currently one of the more commonly used [more…]

American Coffee Bean Characteristics | What Is American Drip Coffee? Can Espresso Blend Coffee Beans Be Used to Make Drip Black Coffee? Introduction to the Amount of Grounds Used in American Coffee Machines, Usage, and Operating Steps

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Customers who often come to Front Street for coffee sometimes ask the baristas whether there is a lazy-person coffee machine suitable for home use, preferably at a reasonable price. Well then… let's take a look at the American-style drip coffee machine! [more…]

What milk to use for coffee | What milk to use for latte art with zero basics Italian latte art steps, techniques, pictures, video tutorial

Whether coffee is good or not can only be known once you taste it; but black coffee is at most just a cup of dark, unidentified liquid, so how can it entice people who don't drink coffee to want to try it? Let's not consider anything else, and focus only on what can be done with the coffee itself. Among milk coffees with added milk, latte art may be the first thing in all coffee drinks to capture [more…]

How to brew ground coffee | How to determine the grind size for an American coffee maker? How to make delicious black coffee with an American drip machine?

Customers who frequently come to Front Street Coffee sometimes ask the baristas if there's a lazy-person coffee machine suitable for home use, preferably at a reasonable price. Well then... let's get to know the American drip coffee maker! The American drip coffee maker (Drip Coffee Maker) is currently one of the more commonly used [more…]

Drip coffee maker guide | How to make delicious Americano with a home American coffee machine? Do you drink coffee? 5 single-origin coffee beans recommended for making sweet, full-bodied Americano

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Customers who often come to Front Street for coffee sometimes ask the baristas whether there is a lazy-person coffee machine suitable for home use, preferably at a reasonable price. Well then… let's take a look at the American drip coffee maker! [more…]

Espresso Beans | Can a Super-Automatic Coffee Machine Use Single-Origin Coffee Beans? Introduction to Espresso Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio, Grind Size, and Extraction Time Parameters

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In Front Street's view, household fully automatic coffee machines, with their simple and convenient operation, allow you to easily grind coffee beans and brew aromatic coffee with just one press of a button, and are deeply loved in homes and offices [more…]

Standard Espresso Practice | Is There a Big Difference Between Espresso Extraction Standards and SCAA Golden Cup Extraction? What Are the Characteristics of Different Types of Italian Coffee?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. When it comes to brewing coffee, many people like to ask how many grams of coffee grounds to use and what the coffee-to-water ratio should be. Ultimately, what people really care about is the coffee extraction rate. Need [more…]

Espresso Golden Cup Extraction | Are Italian coffee and espresso the same thing? What extraction parameters need to be adjusted to make Italian coffee?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When it comes to brewing coffee, many people like to ask how many grams of coffee grounds to use and what the coffee-to-water ratio should be. Ultimately, what people really care about is the extraction yield of the coffee. [more…]

The Origin and History of Americano Coffee | What's the Difference Between Americano and Espresso? How Do You Define a Proper Espresso? What's the Espresso Coffee-to-Water Ratio?

Everyone is familiar with Americano. Coffee enthusiasts who often visit Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) know that Americano is made by combining espresso from a coffee machine with a suitable proportion of water. Americano has basically become a standard item on coffee shop menus, and those who have been to [more…]

Home Coffee Bean Recommendations | How to Use a Home Coffee Machine to Extract Espresso? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Fully Automatic Coffee Machines?

Household super-automatic coffee machines, with their simple and convenient operation, allow you to effortlessly grind coffee beans and brew a rich, aromatic cup of coffee with just one press of a button, making them highly popular in homes and offices. For those who have just gotten a household super-automatic coffee machine, you may be eager to try it out as soon as you receive it. [more…]

Moka Pot Buying Guide: How to Choose the Size, Roast Level, and the Difference Between Single-Valve and Dual-Valve

As the autumn and winter camping season arrives, the moka pot has once again become a popular piece of gear for outdoor coffee lovers. But when shopping for one, besides brand and capacity, the differences between single-valve and double-valve models, and what roast level of coffee beans pairs best with them, are questions you can't avoid. This article starts from the extraction principle of the moka pot, explaining why medium-dark roasted beans suit this device better, and introduces the specific differences between single-valve and double-valve models in their pressure mechanisms. At the same time, for enthusiasts who prefer rich crema or floral and fruity flavors, the article also recommends two matching bean options from Front Street Coffee, helping you easily make a satisfying cup of moka coffee even outdoors. [more…]

Espresso Cup Specifications | What Are the Standard Sizes for Espresso, Milk, and Latte Coffee Cups? Which Coffee Cups Should Be Used for Americano, Cappuccino, and Latte?

At FrontStreet Coffee, you'll see ceramic cups of all sizes lined up on the espresso machine, and these cups have specific meanings—different types of coffee are served in different cup sizes. In this article, Front Street tells you the secrets behind these coffee cups. [more…]

Automatic Coffee Machine Tutorial | What Type of Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Automatic Coffee Machines? 8 Recommended Specialty Coffee Beans for Making Americano with Home Coffee Machines

There are mainly two types of household coffee machines: one is the semi-automatic coffee machine, which requires more steps and parameters to operate, and the other is the fully automatic coffee machine, which with just one press of a button easily grinds coffee beans and brews a rich, aromatic cup of coffee, making it highly popular in homes and offices. It is precisely because of its simple functionality that making [more…]

Home Coffee Machine Category | What coffee beans make a good Americano with a fully automatic coffee machine? Espresso coffee bean recommendations for home coffee machines

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). In Front Street's view, household fully automatic coffee machines, with their simple and convenient operation, allow you to easily grind coffee beans and brew aromatic coffee with just one press of a button, and are deeply loved in homes and offices. [more…]

Piccolo Latte Coffee Milk Ratio | What flavor characteristics does a Piccolo Latte have? How can coffee beginners make a Piccolo coffee?

Piccolo Latte is an espresso drink made with espresso and steamed milk. It is served in a small cup, usually only 90–100ml in capacity, so it is also known as a shrunken version of a hot latte. Because baristas use lightly roasted coffee beans to make it, it has a rich coffee aroma. [more…]

Home Coffee Brewing Methods | What Are the Differences in Taste and Mouthfeel Between Drip, Siphon, and Moka Pot Brewed Coffee? Introduction to Coffee Pot Black Coffee Methods and Extraction Ratios

Many people's first real encounter with coffee making actually starts with a moka pot, because it is not only attractive and convenient, but also affordable and very easy to operate, making it especially approachable for beginners. But Front Street Coffee has also noticed that some young people [more…]

Espresso Extraction Parameters | What is the golden extraction ratio for espresso? What are the specific steps for extracting espresso?

Front Street Coffee has always emphasized that the extraction parameters for pour-over coffee have a significant impact on the cup, and for espresso the impact is even greater. You should know that factors such as the concentration and extraction time of espresso are more demanding than those of pour-over coffee, and the slightest [more…]